Michael Delavar
Michael Delavar was a 2014 Republican candidate who sought election to the U.S. House to represent the 3rd Congressional District of Washington.[1] He was defeated by incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler (R) and Bob Dingethal (D) in the blanket primary.[2]
Biography
Delavar was homeschooled as a child. He graduated from the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs with a bachelor's in fine arts. While attending college, he also earned his pilot's license.[3]
Issues
Delavar listed his campaign issues on his website. The following is an abbreviated list:[4]
- Obamacare
- Right to keep and bear arms
- Illegal immigration
- Bring the troops home
- Indefinite detention
- Right to privacy
- All other issues
Elections
2014
Delavar ran in the 2014 election for the U.S. House to represent Washington's 3rd District.[1] He was defeated by incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler (R) and Bob Dingethal (D) in the blanket primary.[2]
| Party | Candidate | Vote % | Votes | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Republican |
 Jaime Herrera Beutler Incumbent |
48.4% | 45,065 | |
| Democratic | Bob Dingethal |
38.8% | 36,115 | |
| Republican | Michael Delavar | 12.9% | 12,000 | |
| Total Votes | 93,180 | |||
| Source: Results via Associated Press |
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Media
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- The Columbian editorial board interviewed incumbent Jaime Herrera Beutler (R), Delavar and Bob Dingethal on July 3, 2014. The candidates discussed immigration, the Affordable Care Act, energy and a variety of other issues.
Campaign finance summary
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Personal
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Delavar is married with two children. He has climbed Mt. Adams, Mt. St. Helens, Glacier Peak, Pikes Peak, Mt. Hood, and Mt. Shasta and looks forward to summiting Mt. Rainier.[3]
Recent news
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External links
Footnotes
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 Oregon Live, "Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler draws libertarian-minded challenger in southwest Washington: Northwest politics today," accessed November 5, 2013
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Associated Press, "Washington - Summary Vote Results," accessed August 5, 2014
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Campaign website, "About," accessed January 29, 2014
- ↑ Campaign website, "Issues," accessed January 29, 2014
